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What’s the climate like in Arctic Village?

The current climate in Arctic Village features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of -21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around -2°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -30°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Arctic Village in recent years was 28°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -44°C in December 2019.

On average, Arctic Village gets 230 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 70 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Arctic Village?

The best time to visit Arctic Village for mild to warm weather is June and July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Arctic Village.

Climate Table of Arctic Village

The climate table of Arctic Village shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) -19 -19 -10 -3 9 17 19 14 7 -4 -16 -21
Temp. min (°C) -28 -29 -25 -16 0 8 10 6 -1 -12 -23 -29
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Precipitation (mm) 3,8 4,1 2,5 3,8 25 35 37 55 28 15 11 9,5
Snow (cm) 5,7 3,4 2,6 6,4 4,1 0,8 0 1,3 7,7 13 12 12
UV Index 0 1 3 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 0 0

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: -2°C
  • Highest temperature: 19°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: -21°C in December
  • Precipitation*: 230 mm per year, averaging 19 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 70 cm per year
  • Driest months: 2,5 mm in March, 3,8 mm in January and April
  • Wettest months: 55 mm in August, 37 mm in July and 35 mm in June

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Average Temperature per Month in Arctic Village

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arctic Village, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Average Precipitation per Month in Arctic Village

This graph shows how much rainfall Arctic Village, Alaska, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Average Snowfall per Month in Arctic Village

This graph shows how much snow Arctic Village, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Average UV Index per Month in Arctic Village

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arctic Village, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Yearly Temperature in Arctic Village

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arctic Village, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Arctic Village

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arctic Village, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Arctic Village

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Arctic Village, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Arctic Village, Alaska,

Weather experiences in Arctic Village

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Average weather in Arctic Village by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arctic Village. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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